Today’s Encouragement is, “The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.”Matthew 13:22 NLT Worries Of This Life – Jesus explained God’s Truth in different ways,Continue reading “Worries of This Life”
Author Archives: Rick
Secrets of the Kingdom
Today’s Encouragement is, “His disciples came and asked him, ‘Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?’ He replied, ‘You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not.’” Matthew 13:10-11 NLT Secrets of the Kingdom – Jesus taught the Truth to everyone, but He usuallyContinue reading “Secrets of the Kingdom”
Come To Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 ESV Come To Me- Jesus invited us. Everyone is invited. His rest, comfort, protection, and peace are available to all who come to Him. There is no ‘maybe’ here; there’s no qualification, no worth,Continue reading “Come To Me”
Turn To God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah.” Acts 3:19-20 NLT Turn To God – How many times have we heardContinue reading “Turn To God”
Turn To God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah.” Acts 3:19-20 NLT Turn To God – How many times have we heardContinue reading “Turn To God”
Transferred
Today’s Encouragement is, “For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 NLT Transferred – Is it possible? Are we already now in the Kingdom of Jesus? This verse plainly says so. God hasContinue reading “Transferred”
Nothing Is Impossible
Today’s Encouragement is, “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 ESV Nothing Is Impossible – We nod at it and acknowledge the conceptual, theoretical truth that “Nothing is impossible for God.” Everyone generally accepts it. But do we believe it? Do we believe enough to stake our lives on it? “Well, you haveContinue reading “Nothing Is Impossible”
With You Always
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b NLT With You Always – These are the final words of Jesus in the book of Matthew. God is With Us! The prophets told of His Presence, “Look! The virgin willContinue reading “With You Always”
Prayer of Faith
Today’s Encouragement is, “And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” James 5:15 ESV The Prayer of Faith – What “kind” of prayer are you praying? Is it a prayer of faith or isContinue reading “Prayer of Faith”
Matters Too Great
Today’s Encouragement is, “LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp.” Psalm 131:1 NLT Matters Too Great – This verse presents an interesting perspective of King David! As king of Israel, which was a very successful andContinue reading “Matters Too Great”